A 19th century Russian Icon of Saint John the Baptist
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A 19th century Russian Icon of Saint John the Baptist
depicting a winged Saint John, the cross at his left side and holding a silver bowl containing his severed head with stigmata and scrolled text; "Repent God's kingdom is coming"
oil and gilt on wooden panel
with applied silver accents to St John's right arm, the bowl containing his severed head and the garland stigmata surrounding it. 39cm x 28.5cm
Estimate:
AU$ 8,000 - 9,000
£5,100 - 5,800
US$ 7,800 - 8,800

Auction Notices

  • Correction; Greek Icon, 18th century, St John the Baptist-Precursor. Provenance: Collection of Svetlana Nenov.

Category: Furniture / Australian Colonial Furniture and Australiana

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James Hendy Bonhams
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Dalia Stanley Bonhams
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Sydney, 2021
Australia
Work +61 2 8412 2221
FaxFax: +61 2 9475 4110
Specialist - Australian Colonial Furniture and Australiana